A dead rodent, live roaches, and piles of food debris—some local favorites in Beaufort and Jasper counties failed health inspections in August, with a dozen restaurants slapped with B or C grades. From improper food storage to handwashing lapses and pest problems, these issues could easily go unnoticed by diners. The good news? Most places quickly cleaned up and earned back top marks after reinspection. Still, this is a wake-up call: how much do we really know about what’s happening behind the kitchen doors of our go-to spots? Would you check a restaurant’s health grade before eating out? #Food #BeaufortSC #JasperCounty